SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Fredy Augusto
AVELLANEDA VARGAS
GENERAL
Biography
Professor Fredy Avellaneda holds a Ph.D. in Chemical, Environmental, and Process Engineering, as well as a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Universidad Rovira i Virgili. He is a Chemical Engineer from the Universidad Nacional and is affiliated with the INTERFASE group. With a strong dedication to environmental sustainability, Professor Avellaneda utilizes his national scientific expertise to address environmental challenges in a sustainable manner, capitalizing on the unique opportunities each region offers. By valorizing resources, he aims to improve the quality of life for workers throughout the production chain. His research primarily focuses on the production of biodiesel, biolubricants, and value-added products derived from biomass or industrial waste. Currently, Professor Avellaneda serves as a professor, teaching courses such as Fluid and Solid Management, process laboratories, and research seminars. In the past, he has also taught subjects including Process Analysis, Stoichiometry, and Introduction to Chemical Engineering.
EDUCATION AND
Qualifications
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Doctor in Chemical, Environmental and Process Engineering
Universidad Rovira i Virgilli, 2010
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Master in Environmental Engineering
Universidad Rovira i Virgili, 2007
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Chemical Engineer
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 2000
AREAS OF
Expertise
Biofuels
Biodiesel
Oleochemical
Chemical processes
Industrial waste recovery
OFFICE
Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
UIS Central Campus, Escuela de Ingeniería Química, oficina 208.
Outstanding
Works
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Obtención de biodiésel por transesterificación in situ a partir de semillas de Jatropha curcas
Article, Revista UIS Ingenierías, 2022
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Continuous transesterification of biodiesel in a helicoidal reactor using recycled oil
Article, Fuel Processing Technology, 2011
AWARDS AND
Recognitions
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Laureate Thesis - Master in Mechanical Engineering
Universidad de Guanajuato, México, 2019
OUTSTANDING
Works
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Obtención de biodiésel por transesterificación in situ a partir de semillas de Jatropha curcas
Article, Revista UIS Ingenierías, 2022
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Continuous transesterification of biodiesel in a helicoidal reactor using recycled oil
Article, Fuel Processing Technology, 2011
AWARDS AND
Recognitions
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Laureate Thesis - Master in Mechanical Engineering
Universidad de Guanajuato, México, 2019